British Museum in AP Art History

Definition

The British Museum is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive museums dedicated to human history, art, and culture. It houses millions of artifacts from various civilizations spanning thousands of years.

Related terms

Rosetta Stone: An ancient Egyptian artifact housed in the British Museum that played a crucial role in deciphering hieroglyphics.

Elgin Marbles:

A collection of classical Greek marble sculptures displayed at the British Museum, originally part of the Parthenon temple.

Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs: Intricate stone carvings depicting hunting scenes from ancient Assyria that can be found at the British Museum.